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Rituals of Transition
Interim Ministry
There is a space between the ending of one experience and the beginning of the next,, which we call liminal space. You can think of it as the time betwixt and between. The simplest description of a liminal space is the threshold between 2 rooms. The deeper meaning, particularly in a congregational context, is the time of transition between the known ex-minister and the unknown future ministry, including the possibility of a next settled minister. In the words of Susan Beaumont, an expert in liminality writes:
An effective leader must help individuals and groups remain in a liminal state for the time that it takes to get clear about identity and to discover new structures that are more appropriately suited to their emerging identity.
Rev. Alexa is a minister who respects all that happens during liminal time and will companion a congregation on this journey.
Interim ministers help congregations through the process of loss, grief, learning and movement to a new way of being. Whether the previous minister left on the best of terms or poor terms, whether they were there for years or a shorter time, a ministerial change calls for reassessment and healing in a congregation. Rev. Alexa would be pleased to walk the path of transition with your congregation.
Interim ministers are specialists in supporting congregations in transition. There are multiple tasks congregations are encouraged to undertake in the interim and the interim minister facilitates all of those tasks. These tasks include exploring congregational history and identity; assessing and, where needed, making leadership and structural changes; building or renewing congregational energy and linkages; committing to new leadership and direction. All of these tasks are essential. All require specific ministerial skills. Rev. Alexa has been trained to assist in these areas and has worked with 3 congregations to explore those areas with great success.
Interim ministers are, by definition, in a congregation for a relatively brief time. Thus, the ability to rapidly build relationships of trust and connection is essential. The interim minister must be quick to understand congregational culture and easily share insights into congregational patterns. In short, it is critical for the interim minister to engender congregational confidence that their journey be successful. Rev. Alexa would be honored to share these skills with your congregation.


Property Investors Making Money from Airbnb Rentals is Part 8 of our 14 Part Series.
Buying properties to rent out is a practice that's gone on for centuries.
It's a smart business move to buy a place and let someone else live in it.
You not only make money, but you also use the rental income to pay off the mortgage on the place.
There's a better way to make money than just buying properties and renting them out the traditional way.
By buying properties and then listing them on Airbnb as vacation rentals, property investors have the ability to make a lot more money both short term and in the long run.
In fact, there have been studies that show that using Airbnb makes better financial sense for investors than traditional rental methods.
The key thing about investing is that you want to be able to recoup the money you've paid out.
If you plan to do that through traditional renting methods, you're going to wait about two and a half decades to get your investment fully recouped.
However, if you decide to use Airbnb, that time is significantly cut.
In fact, the studies have shown that you can end up making enough through short term rentals to pay off the mortgage of the property about seven years.
That's a huge difference in time as well as money.
It boosts an investor's financial portfolio as well as helps to create a financial cushion the more you invest and rent out on Airbnb.
The good news is that the time it takes to recoup your investment depends on where you buy your rental property.
In some of the high demand locations, the houses or apartments cost a lot more. So it might take you the entire seven years to be able to pay off the mortgage of that property.
But in other areas, it won't even take you the seven years to that.
You can buy a property in a popular area, but where housing just doesn't cost that much.
You can find that you end up recouping the cost of your investment in as little as three years.
The time that it takes to make your investment back also depends on where you buy.
If you're buying property in North America, your pay back time may be longer or in foreign countries – pay back is shorter.
In other countries, you also stand to make a quicker financial payoff than in other places.
While you're paying off that mortgage, you're also making immediate money.
Depending on how you rent out the place, you stand to make quite a lot.
You can rent out the property nightly, which tends to bring in more income.
Other options are to rent it out by the weekend, weekly or even for longer, short term stays.
Investing in property for Airbnb is a smart financial move because the amount of money that you'll invest is small, compared to the amount of profit that you stand to make.


Trying to find that special vehicle for your lifestyle and needs? You might be doing a lot of research before making a decision on a car, and it's nice to be able to do it without dozens of browser tabs open or multiple brochures and magazines scattered about.
The Maguire Toyota of Ithaca sales team is here to educate and lead you through the buying or leasing process. Drivers from Ithaca, Corning, and Binghamton can read the car comparisons found on this page to learn more about vehicle features and amenities.
Completing research is a logical step in the buying or leasing process. We've worked to find the important info available in brochures and on manufacturer websites and present it to you in a convenient comparison.
It's always worth checking out these comparisons, because you might learn more about a new feature or package, then have the chance to experience it through a test drive. In other words, it's an easier way to help find that next car.
You'll learn all about the cars on our lot, like the Toyota Corolla, Camry, RAV4, Highlander, and Tacoma. There are numerous ways to enjoy the Toyota driving experience, and these comparisons will certainly remind you of that.
You might be wondering why it's a good idea to read these vehicle comparisons. Above all, they are informative and can prepare you for a test drive. They'll cover important topics like infotainment technology, interior amenities, engine power, seating, and more.
Comparisons will include information in different trims, and what some of the key differences are between standard and available packages. You'll find that it's much easier to decide which items are must-haves on your vehicle wish list, and which ones you might be able to eliminate.
In our Maguire Toyota of Ithaca vehicle comparisons, we'll take a well-known Toyota model and compare it to its closest competition. Ithaca, Corning, and Binghamton drivers will be able to see the similarities and differences between the two models, and picture what life is like behind the wheel of each car.
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Eye For Film >> Movies >> Life Of Brian (1979) Film Review
"Life Of Brian manages to go beyond mere satire and silliness and tell a story that has power of its own."
Banned in various parts of the world for many years because it was considered blasphemous, Life Of Brian seems to have suffered from the same problems with mistaken identity as its hero, though, unlike him, it admittedly set out to offend. Despite the hype, though, it's not about Jesus Christ, but about the man who was born in the stable next door to his, inadvertently visited by the three wise men and subject to similar misunderstandings throughout his adult life.
It must be difficult growing up in an occupied country when your mother is a shrewish Terry Jones, always busy entertaining soldiers, and you never knew your father. Brian doesn't like the fact that people say his nose looks Roman - he's proud to be Judean - so one night he creeps into the town square to write anti-Roman graffiti, which leads to him finding a place within a separatist group. Heavily factionalised and more likely to attack each other than the official enemy, though most of what they do is argue, these groups are a beautifully judged parody of many fringe left-wing organisations. Brian is not wholly taken in, but sticks around because of a girl, and gradually gets into more and more trouble.
With much stronger characterisation than previous Python outings, and with a terrific performance from Graham Chapman in the lead, Life Of Brian manages to go beyond mere satire and silliness to tell a story that has power of its own, in the process making some sharp points about people's attitudes to religion.
The Judea it paints is a country on the edge of revolution, just looking for the right leader. At one point we see Jesus preaching, but he is just one among many. The concerns that drive people's day to day lives are far from spiritual. When Brian inadvertently acquires an army of followers, he's aware that they're just pursuing the latest fad - but to the Romans, of course, he's a troublemaker, and they are forced to act.
With each of the Pythons playing several different parts, Life Of Brian is also an opportunity for them to show off what they learned at school, with jokes about Latin grammar sitting alongside a lot of very silly innuendo. As with their other historical work, this probably presents a much more realistic vision of the past than most 'serious' productions, since everything is filthy and most people live their lives knowing little of what's going on around them. All this clumsiness and silliness serves to make the brutal realities of the period seem far crueller - it restores humanity to a period usually thought of as very distant.
Enormously funny but with a bravely downbeat ending, this is a film that shows far more concern for its audience than did those who tried to ban it.
Reviewed on: 17 Mar 2009
Inadvertently mistaken for Jesus at his birth, the innocent Brian is doomed to a lifetime of misunderstandings.
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Director: Terry Jones
Writer: Graham Chapman, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Sue Jones-Davies, Terence Bayler, Carol Cleveland, Kenneth Colley
Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life

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 Utórengés: Földindulás New Yorkban (Aftershock: Earthquake in New York), amerikai–német minisorozat (1999)
 Utórengés (Aftershock), amerikai–chilei katasztrófa-horrorfilm (2012)
 Utórengés (Efterskalv), svéd filmdráma (2015)

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Whopper Sacrifice Forced to Disable Behavior by Facebook (Updated)
A week after the Whopper Sacrifice application made waves for its creative (and aggressive) use of Facebook friend removals as a way to spread the application, Facebook has forced it to disable the app's functionality, according to the developer.
Facebook has clarified that it has not shut the app down – it still exists – but rather it has required the developer to remove its functionality for violating users' expectations of privacy. Normally, no notification is sent when a user removes a friend on Facebook. However, the Whopper Sacrifice application posted a feed story letting others know the friend was being sacrificed for a Whopper before finalizing the removal.
"We encourage creativity from developers and companies using Facebook Platform, but we also must ensure that applications meet users' expectations. After constructive conversations with Burger King and the developer of the application, they have decided to conclude their campaign rather than continue with the restrictions we placed on their application," a Facebook spokesperson told Inside Facebook in an updated statement.
During the last week, the app was used by 82,000 people to delete over 230,000 friendships on Facebook. Users who "sacrificed" at least 10 friends received a coupon for a free Whopper at Burger King.
The app, developed by Refresh Partners and Crispin Porter, quickly became a hit the same day it launched.


Welcome to the first GroCapital Gazette for 2017 and a brand new year, albeit the first two months are already behind us, we are back into full swing, with the holidays long forgotten.
In this edition we discuss Weather Derivatives which are now brought to you by GroCapital as well as Invoice Discounting. We hope you enjoy reading about these solutions to help your business and make life just a little easier.
Can't wait to have access to eAccounts for your GroCapital facility? Please email: [email protected] or contact your relationship manager at your convenience and we will have the platform installed and your staff trained in no time at all!
GroCapital, a company in the financial services division of AFGRI, has teamed up with WeatherInDe (FSP45071) to offer clients customised weather derivatives. Weather derivatives are available for any industry sector as a hedge against the risk of changing weather conditions.
Changing weather patterns are one of the greatest natural risks faced by many sectors. Testament to this was the drought experienced in 2015/2016. The drought had a tremendously negative impact on not only maize producing farmers, but also on fruit, vegetable and livestock farmers. Record levels of imports bear further testament to the tough growing conditions during this protracted drought. Not only is too much or too little rain a problem, but extremely high and low temperatures can also create a risk for sectors such as wine and citrus production. Weather risk even impacts construction and mining companies as they are at risk of incurring penalties and increasing running expenses during periods of heavy rainfall. Game and livestock farmers are impacted when there are insufficient pastures for their animals during droughts or even floods.
Weather derivatives offer a hedge to all these risks. Surprisingly, this is not a new concept. The first weather derivative traded in July 1996 in the USA. Over the counter derivatives were traded until the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) introduced the first exchange-traded weather futures contract in 1999. Weather derivatives under the WeatherInDe brand began trading in South Africa in 2016. Worldwide demand for standardised exchange-traded weather derivatives has slowly been replaced by demand for customised weather derivatives which are rapidly becoming the industry norm.
The biggest hurdle in the weather trading industry is finding reliable data sets to use for pricing and pay-outs of these derivatives. In the WeatherInDe product, satellite data is supplied by NASA and used to price the weather derivative and calculate pay-outs. The timespan of a derivative contract can be specified from three days up to one year with the weather derivative customised to suite the client's individual needs. The derivative needs to be taken out at least 21 days prior to activation and can be bought throughout the year.
A weather derivative is similar to a maize, soya or wheat option. A client can choose to hedge against too high or too low temperatures, too much or too little rainfall, or a shortfall of vegetation as measured against the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) during a specific time period stipulated by the client – not shorter than three days but not longer than one year. The data set that is used to calculate a possible pay-out is an average of the rainfall or temperature for a specific 10 by 10 kilometre grid using 25-year historic data supplied by NASA's satellite data.
For more information regarding weather derivatives, please call GroCapital Broking on 011 063 2723 or use the GroCapital Trader App.
GroCapital has launched an Invoice Discounting Facility to assist corporates to manage their cash flow more effectively.
Designed to complement the Working Capital Debtor Financing already offered by GroCapital to unlock value in trade receivables, the Invoice Discounting Facility will help to improve the balance sheet of corporates given the increased volatility in commodity markets.
For clients looking to have the cash flow benefit as well as balance-sheet improvement, our Invoice Discounting Facility allows for increased margins on pre-approved debtors. Unlike the Debtor Finance Facility which allows us to advance a fixed percentage of the Debtor book balance, the Invoice Discounting Facility allows GroCapital to purchase the invoices on an outright basis from pre-approved debtors.
By doing this, the trade receivables can be de-recognised from the balance sheet, thereby giving real cash flow benefits as well as Return on Net Assets (RONA) improvements. In partnership with Propell Financial Technologies, the entire facility is run on a web-based platform and full support and on-site training is available.
Please contact your relationship manager or Marileen Brits on (011) 063-2591 to find out how you stand to benefit from the new Invoice Discounting Facility.
GroCapital is delighted to announce the opening of our partner-run office in Stellenbosch, a move that will ensure our ability to stay even more connected with our clients in the Western Cape.


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New Zealand proposes new "3 strikes" process for P2P users
New Zealand's first attempt at passing a "three strikes" law fell apart as rights holders and Internet service providers were unable to agree on a voluntary code of practice. One of the biggest concerns was the lack of due process; how could New Zealand avoid presuming that the accused were guilty yet still develop a means of judging accusations that was cheaper and faster than the country's High Court?
Given the rancorous debate over the subject, the government scrapped its law earlier this year and went back to the drawing board. It convened a working group of "intellectual property and Internet law experts" to advise it on a fair solution to the problem of repeated online copyright infringement. That group has now concluded its work, and New Zealand's Ministry of Economic Development yesterday issued its policy proposal (PDF) for public comment.
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From Croatian mercenaries of the 17th century to the cricket commentary box at Lord's, the bow tie has the power to take you from drab to debonair in under a minute, nimble fingers allowing. Our collection of bow ties has the classic polka dot well represented, along with paisley and woven silk examples, all in a myriad of eye-catching colors. Stand up, stand out and take a bow!
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One of my favorite bloggers, Denise, posted this on her site and I had to try it out. I wanted to see what words came up most. Were they positive or negative? Did they reflect something important about me? The results were wonderful, I think and certainly reflect who I am becoming if not who I am.
You can make yours here.
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A pelike (Ancient Greek: πελίκη) is a one-piece ceramic container similar to an amphora.
It has two open handles that are vertical on their lateral aspects and even at the side with the edge of the belly, a narrow neck, a flanged mouth, and a sagging, almost spherical belly.
Unlike the often-pointed bottom of many amphorae, the pelike's bottom is always flanged so it will stand on its own.
Pelikes are often intricately painted, usually depicting a scene involving people. The shape first appeared at the end of the 6th century BCE and continued to the 4th century BCE.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pelikai.
For the modern utensil, see frying pan. For the flower, see Eschscholzia lobbii, Frying pans is the descriptive name for Early Cycladic II ceramic artifacts from the Aegean Islands. They are found especially during the Cycladic Grotta-Pelos and Keros-Syros cultures and their purpose remains unknown, although they are usually interpreted as prestige goods. These artifacts are highly decorated and were apparently carefully crafted. They have been found at sites throughout the Aegean but are not common and they are usually found in graves, although they are very uncommon grave goods, the rarity of these objects has contributed to the difficulty in identifying their true purpose. Frying pans typically resemble skillets in that they have a diameter of 20 to 28 centimeters, a raised lip, all the decoration tends to be on the outside rim and on the base. The decoration is stamped or incised, the handles vary a great deal. It is worth noting that some think the term handle may be misleading as some of the handles seem more decorative than utilitarian.
White-ground technique is a style of white ancient Greek pottery and the painting in which figures appear on a white background. It developed in the region of Attica, dated to about 500 BC, nevertheless, a wide range of subjects are depicted. In white-ground pottery, the vase is covered with a light or white slip of kaolinite, a similar slip had been used as carrier for vase paintings in the Geometric and Archaic periods. White-ground vases were produced, for example, in Ionia, but only in Athens did it develop into a veritable separate style beside black-figure and red-figure vase painting. For that reason, the term white-ground pottery or white-ground vase painting is used in reference to the Attic material only. The light slip was probably meant to make the vases appear more valuable, however, in no case was a vessels entire surface covered in white slip. It has been conjectured that this form of painting emerged in order to emulate the more prestigious medium of wall painting, the group of five Huge Lekythoi are covered entirely in white slip, which suggests an imitation of marble lekythoi for funerary purposes.
White-ground vase painting often occurred in association with red-figure vase painting, especially typical of this are kylikes with a white-ground interior and a red-figure exterior image. White-ground painting is less durable than black- or red-figure, which is why such vases were used as votives. The development of vase painting took place parallel to that of the black-. In the course of development, five sub-styles can be noted. The earliest surviving example of the technique is a fragmentary kantharos signed by the potter-painter Nearchos ca.570 BC and it was found on the Athenian Acropolis. The technique was used to create strobing bands of colour that emphasize the shape of the vase. and is associated with the workshops of Andokides, after a short interval, this technique was adopted by other workshops, including that of Psiax. The manner of painting is the same as in conventional black-figure, the ground is rarely pure white, but usually slightly yellowish or light beige. A second form is monochrome silhouette drawing, images are not created from reservation and painted internal detail, but from drawn outlines and painted internal detail.
This terracotta figurine of a woman demonstrates some thematic elements that are common to these statuettes. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
Long-neck Vasiliki ware "teapot", with characteristic mottled decoration.


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Jan Hall
Jan is the Founding Partner of No 4, an advisory business working with CEOs , Chairman and Boards. Prior to this, she spent 22 years as a top headhunter for a wide variety of major organisations, acting as a key strategic adviser through many challenging transitions.
She founded the JCA Group in 2005, which became a leading Board and Executive Search firm, based in the UK and working globally. Jan and her Partners sold the business to Heidrick & Struggles in 2016. She was their UK Chairman and Co-Leader of their European CEO and Board Practice until she left in 2018.
Before this she spent 8 years a Senior Partner at Spencer Stuart and prior to that she was the European CEO of a UK based PLC and before that, the CEO of a successful private company, having started her career as a Brand Manager for a global business.
She has 35 years experience of being a Non-Executive Director for PLC and Not for Profit Boards and is also a qualified Executive Coach with both the Tavistock Institute and with Meyler Campbell.
She studied Biochemistry at Oxford University, was awarded an OBE in 1996 and has published Dementia Essentials, a guide for loved ones who find themselves to be carers.
Changing Gear: Creating the Life You Want After a Full On Career
Jan Hall & Jon Stokes
'Changes occur all the time. They can be identifiable and dramatic, or they can emerge imperceptibly, creeping up on you until one day you realise your foundations are less solid than you imagined. At this point in your life you need to find a new path.'
Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work.
Changing Gear looks at why work is such an important part of a person's identity, and how challenging it can be when it's time to change gear, whether that's to explore a new path or take a step back from our careers entirely.
Offering insight, advice and practical exercises to help you make the right decisions, this valuable guide gives you the tools to navigate complicated situations, identify what's most important, and develop the skills you need to cope with change.
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One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites is a sophisticated property with a 4 star rating, located in the Iruhin area of Patuto, Philippines. Guest call the property 'Good' and grant a user rating of 7.7. In addition, the staff are available to point out the local attractions.
Out of a total 6 hotels in Patuto, this property is currently ranked in 8th position based on an average of guest reviews and price. Amenities including Room Service and a Business Center are available to room guests at One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites. Also available is High-speed Internet and a Fitness Room. Other services and features of the property include a Restaurant, a Swimming pool and Parking.
Book online and compare discount rates from as low as PHP6800 to PHP8000. There are 115 classy rooms to choose from which can be booked online.
Perfectly located near top attractions, One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites is close to points of interest including Tanauan Bay and National Art Center. Government Service Insurance System and Camangdag Bay are also must visits near by. It is ideally located as the 8th hotel in Patuto.
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Shakib becomes 2nd Bangladeshi batsman to reach 6000 runs
BSS, Dhaka
Shakib Al Hasan became the second Bangladeshi batsman after Tamim Iqbal to reach the milestone of 6000 runs during his side's crucial World Cup match against West Indies at the Coopers Associates County Ground in Taunton yesterday. In form Shakib began the match with 23 runs shy of reaching the milestone and as he completed those runs chopping a length delivery off fast bowler Oshane Thomas to third man region for two runs.
As Bangladesh lost an early wicket in the chase of 322 runs when Andre Russell got the better of Soumya Sarkar with a short ball, Shakib gave the chase an impetus with free flowing batting alongside Tamim Iqbal.
This World Cup however seemed to turn out to be a milestone tournament for the ace all-rounder.
Earlier, he reached the milestone of 5000 runs and 250 wickets as the fifth cricketer of the world when he claimed the wicket of Aiden Markram in Bangladesh's first match of the World Cup against South Africa. He achieved the feat faster than the other four cricketers-Sanath Jayasuirya, Abdul Razzak, Shahid Afridi and Jacques Kallis-who also hold this rare record.
Thereafter when Bangladesh played their second match of this World Cup against New Zealand, Shakib became the third Bangladeshi cricketer to play 200th ODI.
In Bangladesh's third match against England, he became the only second Bangladeshi cricketer to hit a World Cup century after Mahmudullah Riyad. By hitting 121 off 119, Shakib also became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to hit three fifty plus score in a row in World Cup.
Bangladesh's fourth match against Sri Lanka was washed out due to heavy rain, which only could prevent Shakib from reaching some more milestones.
Before achieving the feat of 6000-run, Shakib claimed 2-54 with his wily left-arm spin that took his wicket tally to 28 in 25 matches of the World Cup. He now stands at eighth position in all time leading wicket-takers in World Cup amongst the spinners, surpassing Pakistani leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed (26) and Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuirya (27).
Sri Lanka's legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is in the top place among the spinners with 68 wickets from 40 matches.
Shakib Al Hasan became the second Bangladeshi batsman after Tamim Iqbal to reach the milestone of 6000 runs during his sides crucial World Cup match against West Indies at the Coopers Associates County Ground in Taunton yesterday. In form Shakib began the matchwith 23 runs shy of reaching the milestone and as he completed those runs chopping a length delivery off fast bowler Oshane Thomas to third man region for two runs. As Bangladesh lost an early wicket in the chase of 322 runs when Andre Russell got the better of Soumya Sarkar with a short ball, Shakib gave the chase an impetus with free flowing batting alongside Tamim Iqbal. This World Cup however seemed to turn out to be a milestone tournament for the ace all-rounder. Earlier, he reached the milestone of 5000 runs and 250 wickets as the fifth cricketer of the world when he claimed the wicket of Aiden Markram in Bangladeshs first match of the World Cup against South Africa. He achieved the feat faster than the other four cricketers-Sanath Jayasuirya, Abdul Razzak, Shahid Afridi and Jacques Kallis-who also hold this rare record. Thereafter when Bangladesh played their second match of this World Cup against New Zealand, Shakib became the third Bangladeshi cricketer to play 200th ODI. In Bangladeshs third match against England, he became the only second Bangladeshi cricketer to hit a World Cup century after Mahmudullah Riyad. By hitting 121 off 119, Shakib also became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to hit three fifty plus score in a row in World Cup. Bangladeshs fourth match against Sri Lanka was washed out due to heavy rain, which only could prevent Shakib from reaching some more milestones. Before achieving the feat of 6000-run, Shakib claimed 2-54 with his wily left-arm spin that took his wicket tally to 28 in 25 matches of the World Cup. He now stands at eighth position in all time leading wicket-takers in World Cup amongst the spinners, surpassing Pakistani leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed (26) and Sri Lankas Sanath Jayasuirya (27). Sri Lankas legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is in the top place among the spinners with 68 wickets from 40 matches.
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Food is one of the central themes around many cultures. It is considered a way of expression, showing love and sharing community. Often the very thought of food gets your mouth watering.
We produce tons of food, keep high stacks of it at home, and sometimes our eyes are bigger than our stomachs – and that can cause problems.
This is where activist Rob Greenfield comes into play. He is an inspiring figure who takes food waste pretty seriously. This guy biked across America and went dumpster diving to raise awareness of food waste.
The founder of Better World International, Pawel Nazaruk had a chance to interview Greenfield about food waste and was provided some great insights.
Here you can listen to the original podcast.
This is a lot of food, don't you think? You might wonder: where is all this waste coming from? According to Rob, food waste is happening everywhere pretty much where food exists. Starting from individuals, farmers, schools, even that fancy (or not so fancy) restaurant where you ate last night is wasting food.
In our previous article, we wrote about how restaurants can cut back on their waste.
Further discussion unveiled that a significant amount of waste comes from farmers – yes, farmers, you've read it right. Although farmers produce the food, they have to sell it to a distributor, most likely to grocery stores.
For this reason, farmers are forced to throw the rejected products away.
The average American wastes about 30% of the food that they purchase. The good news is that with minimal effort we can achieve extraordinary results. Rob believes that "zero food should be thrown in the garbage, zero food should be at the landfills" and we can help make this a reality.
How can we reduce food waste?
Rob gave us some cool tips to help us reduce our habit of throwing food away.
Those who are serious about the issue should lead by example. One way is grocery shopping more frequently throughout the week, and buying only what you will use in a couple of days.
Growing your own is also a viable option, because if you produce your food, you will appreciate it more and be less likely to waste it. Community gardens can be a fun and effective way to do that, learn more on how to start one here.
Another solution to get rid of leftover food is to share it. No one turns down a good meal and you can increase your popularity amongst your friends. Organize a dinner party for your group or simply invite a friend over to have a nice lunch together.
Lastly buy local and support local farmers or the farmer's market. Since these farmers are connected to the community, they are much more likely to only produce what they will be able to sell. This lowers the possibility of overproduction leading to throwing perfectly good stuff away.
If you want to take your action to a higher level, you should contact your local grocery store to encourage them to donate extra products to Food Rescue programs and Food Banks. The best way is to talk to them in person. The employees of the grocery store aren't bad guys, they simply may not know what they can do.
A common belief is that grocery stores can be held liable if they give food away. This is simply not the case as the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act passed in 1996 allows grocery stores to donate to non-profits and be free of all liability. A study also highlighted that no grocery store has ever been sued due to donating food.
If you are committed, and ready to take on more responsibility, you can start your own Food Rescue program. First you need to start a non-profit organization, setup relationships with the grocery stores and find places to bring the food to, such as shelters. For more details check out Rob's website here.
Food waste is a growing problem that will only get worse if action isn't taken. By changing your routine and embracing the habits above it can help thousands receive food that otherwise may have been wasted.
If you want to learn more about Rob's exciting projects, check his website and Facebook page.
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Rob Greenfield is an environmental activist and entrepreneur. He travelled through the world to help people realize the most important environmental issues and do good deeds. Rob is an ambassador to One Percent for the Planet and founder of The Greenfield Group.
Born and raised in Chicago, Ray holds degrees in Media Studies and Integrated Marketing Communications. He is an avid sports fan and particularly enjoys the Dallas Cowboys. Ray has a passion for helping others and working to leave his mark on the world. Ray enjoys reading, playing video games, and learning new skills. As a member of the Better World International community, Ray believes that changing the world starts with having a compassion for others.


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2012 economic mission to Israel: Memorandum of agreement between the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal and the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce
Montréal, September 12, 2012 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is proud to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) for an economic mission to Israel led by the Mayor of Montréal, Gérald Tremblay, from September 7 to 14. "This agreement demonstrates the need to go into the field to open doors for our entrepreneurs," says Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. "In establishing relationships with our counterparts in chambers of commerce around the world, our goal is to help local small businesses grow beyond our borders."
"For the Board of Trade, which strives to help businesses and the research and science and technology sectors seize this sort of business opportunity, establishing partnerships with strategic players in business communities in target markets is essential," Michel Leblanc says. "This memorandum of agreement with the FICC will facilitate information exchanges and cooperation between our two organizations as well as meetings and discussions so that Quebec companies develop profitable partnerships with Israeli businesses. The key to success in a new market is finding reliable, effective local partners, and this agreement will help our businesses do just that. We couldn't hope for a better partner than the FICC, which, with over 5000 members, is the largest Israeli association of businesses and stakeholders involved in international trade."
"The Israeli market is an exceptional one, because it represents the knowledge economy at its best," Mr. Leblanc says. "Research and development activities account for a major share of public and private spending; Israel has the largest number of high-tech start-ups in the world after the United States, and entrepreneurs and inventors have access to many sources of venture capital. For our businesses and educational and research institutions, Israel offers tremendous business opportunity, whether for finding research partners, visionary investors, clients for inventions or new ideas to develop here at home."
"We are delighted to have entered into this memorandum of agreement with an institution as prestigious as the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal," says Uriel Lynn, president of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce. "The Board of Trade has close to two centuries of history in Montréal, where the Jewish community makes a major contribution to the social and economic development of an open, harmonious society. We hope that many Montréal and Israeli businesses will take advantage of this partnership to form new commercial ties."
"This memorandum of agreement is a concrete demonstration of the importance that both Israel and Quebec place on developing economic relations," Michel Leblanc says. "We are proud to have helped realize this initiative of Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay, who spotted the incredible potential of the Israeli market for our businesses and educational and research institutions."
This large-scale mission, which brings together 48 representatives from Quebec businesses and educational, research and innovation institutions, is organized jointly by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal's team of international trade experts, the World Trade Centre Montréal, and the Ville de Montréal. It is presented by Heenan Blaikie in collaboration with Peerless Clothing, the Ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation (MDEIE), Montréal International and Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
About the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is made up of some 7,000 members. Its mission is to represent the interests of the business community of Greater Montréal and to provide individuals, merchants, and local businesses of all sizes with a variety of specialized services to help them achieve their full potential in terms of innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. The Board of Trade is Quebec's leading private economic development organization.
About the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce
The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) was founded in 1919 as an independent, non-profit organization. Today it is the main economic organization representing the trade and services sector, Israel's leading sector. The FICC heads up over 5000 businesses and organizations spread across more than 120 divisions representing different areas of the economy, including exports, imports, real estate, financial services and services to businesses.
Website: www.chamber.org.il
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Kettle Creek hosts tree ID program
Monroe County Conservation District's Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will host a Simple Tree ID Program at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville.
Join Roger Spotts for this two-hour hike at Kettle Creek to discuss simple tree identification techniques and the important role trees play in the forest ecosystem. Cost is $6 for non-members; $4 for children under 12; and free for KCEEC members.
For information, call 570-629-3061. For information on other programs, visit mcconservation.org.
CSNsongs perform at opera house
CSNsongs perform a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at 8 p.m. Saturday at Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Doors open at 7 p.m.
CSNsongs is a group of seven seasoned and professional musicians who perform all of the timeless Crosby Stills Nash & Young hits. All of CSNY's compositions are reproduced as they were originally written, recorded and performed throughout CSNY's musical legacy.
The music was born in Woodstock, New York, at the famous Woodstock Music Festival in the summer of 1969, when Crosby Stills and Nash hit the stage. The harmonious vocals that Crosby Stills Nash & Young are so well known for, are heard in every song performed by CSNsongs.
Tickets are $27 and available 24/7 at mcohjt.com, by visiting SoundCheck Records in Jim Thorpe, by calling 570-325-4009 or at 7 p.m. when doors open.
The Cooperage offers Summer Solstice Dance Soiree
The Cooperage will host a Summer Solstice Dance Soiree at 8 p.m. for Second Saturday at The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. DJs Sommer Santoro, Gary Moss and Master Alden will return to The Cooperage to spin their eclectic mix of funk, soul, rock 'n' roll and more.
There will be a Beer Garden by Here & Now Brewing along with yard games and music. Move inside The Cooperage's red doors for the dance party after 8 p.m. Dress to impress or dress as you wish. This dance party is for 18 older. Admission is free. For information, call 570-253-2020 or info@thecooperageproject.org.
Check out antiques, collectibles in DWG
The Shoppes at Castle Inn will host an antique and collectible show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Castle Inn, 20 Delaware Ave., Delaware Water Gap. For information, call 570-856-7359.
Happy Birthday, Gifford Pinchot
Who was Gifford Pinchot and why is his birthday celebrated every year at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford?
Learn the answers to these and more on Sunday, as you take a tour of his ancestral home, enjoy free birthday cookies and attend a free lecture. The USDA Forest Service leads tours every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tour fees are $8 per person; $7 for seniors; $5 youth; and free for kids under 12. Birthday cookies will be enjoyed after every tour.
At 5:30 p.m., plan to attend a free lecture that will help you gain a deeper understanding of two forces for nature: Gifford Pinchot and John Muir. Learn how these two titans influenced each other and how their work continues to be relevant today. A birthday cake and coffee, provided by the Grey Towers Heritage Association, will follow.
Reservations are suggested for the lecture. Call 570-296-9630 or greytowers@fs.usda.gov. For information, visit greytowers.org.
Tobyhanna Twp. tests local history knowledge
Learn about the rich, local history of Tobyhanna Township during a trivia game at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, as part of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township's August meeting.
Questions for attendees will tax their knowledge of local people, places, schools, churches, businesses and industries and the development and growth of the community. Those not of Tobyhanna Township are encouraged to attend to find out about the township's historical treasures.
Rick Bodenschatz, a student of our local history, will throw the questions to teams of attendees. Winners will go down in history, as part of our history. Participants are encouraged to "study-up" with various resources, including HATT's extensive website, the Historical Markers of Tobyhanna Township and the local history section at the Clymer Library.
The meeting is open to the public and is free of charge. No advance reservation is required. For information, call 570-580-5353 or write to hatthistory@msn.com. Information about HATT can be viewed at TobyhannaTwpHistory.org.
Take a walk in historic Easton
Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society will host Historic Easton Walking Tours at 1 p.m. Saturday and at 6 p.m. Aug. 23. Tours depart from the Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton.
Since 1906, NCHGS has provided the public with fascinating, thought-provoking insight into the region's history.
Discover the stories and little-known facts of Easton's rich history on this 45-minute stroll through downtown Easton. Explore the Lenape roots, the colonial beginnings, the Victorian heyday, and the development of this urban, diverse community. Advance reservations are required.
Cost is free for members and $10 for non-members. Advance reservations are required. For information or reservations, bit.ly/2KsReI8, info@northamptonctymuseum.org or 610-253-1222.
Enjoy Bluegrass at Shippen Manor
The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present StoneHearth Bluegrass Band in a free concert at 5 p.m. Sunday on the lawn of Shippen Manor, just off Route 31, Oxford, New Jersey.
StoneHearth has been together since 2002, and consists of the three founding members Mike Terris, E.C. Moore and Mike Olenick who are joined by Tim Scheetz and Pete Becker.
StoneHearth Bluegrass Band plays traditional bluegrass but has been known to put a bluegrass style on hits by Simon and Garfunkel, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers and even The Beatles. They were one of about 80 acts selected from 700 to perform in the program Music Under the City, playing at various subway stations throughout New York City, with the biggest night playing under Madison Square garden the same night the Country Music Awards were held there.
Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket.
This free StoneHearth Bluegrass Band concert is presented by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation, supported by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and is funded in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
For information, call 908-453-4381 or visit wcchc.org.
'Jesus Christ Superstar' on stage at Lackland
Centenary Stage Company's second annual Summer Musical Theatre Series ends this weekend with Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's iconic rock musical "Jesus Christ Superstar."
The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, "Jesus Christ Superstar" has wowed audiences for more than 40 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, "Superstar" follows the last week of Jesus Christ's life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as "Superstar," "I Don't Know How to Love Him" and "Gethsemane."
Remaining performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, New Jersey. Ticket prices range from $18 to $30 with discounts available for students and children under 12. To purchase tickets visit centenarystageco.org or call 908-979-0900.
Steamtown hosts rail excursion
On Sunday, enjoy a leisurely excursion from Steamtown NHS to Gouldsboro. Imagine stepping back into the Roaring '20s, when rail travel was the way to get to the Pocono resorts. Visit the former passenger station, which contains historic photos and exhibits. The station staff will have light refreshments available for purchase and will have special activities available.
The excursion departs at 11 a.m. and returns to the park at about 3 p.m. Ticket are $34 for adults 16 to 61; $29 for seniors 62 and older; $22 for children 6 to 15; and free for children up to age 5 (free ticket required).
Tickets may be purchased in advance for Steamtown NHS sponsored rail excursions and tours by calling 570-340-5204 or stopping by the Steamtown NHS Fee Booth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Summer Festival of Shows features young performers
The Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop returns to the Little Theatre Friday through Aug. 18 with the annual Summer Festival of Shows. Young thespians between the ages of 8 and 18 will present the classic musical theater productions "Assassins," "The Act," and "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical," as well as the play "Wait Until Dark" and the "Mini-Musical/One Act Playhouse."
These productions will take place in the Little Theatre on the campus of Centenary University, 400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown, New Jersey, with "Wait Until Dark" taking place at the Edith Kutz Theatre, Lackland Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Centenary University, 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $10 for children under 12, and $5 for YPW alumni. Admission for the "Mini-Musical/One Act Playhouse" is free. Tickets are available online at centenarystageco.org or by calling the box office at 908-979-0900.


The winner for documentary was The Pig Farm written by Christine Nielsen. The film examined the British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton, who ran a pig farm.
In television, the comedy category had been dominated by three nominations for Less Than Kind II with "Coming Home" written by Chris Sheasgreen winning the award. Flashpoint was a multiple nominee in TV drama, and "Jumping at Shadows" by Mark Ellis & Stephanie Morgenstern claimed victory.
Writer Tassie Cameron (Flashpoint, Rookie Blue) was awarded the 5th WGC Showrunner Award, lawyer Peter Grant was presented with the WGC Writers Block Award for supporting Canadian film, and Denise Blinn received the Jim Burt Screenwriting Prize (which recognizes a new talent's unproduced screenplay) for her script 1936.


As official card carrying members of the witch club, we're frequently stopped in the street by random strangers and asked thoughtful and engaging questions about what we practice and why. After years of answering the same questions, we thought we'd create this handy-dandy response sheet.
#1 The Wheel of the Year – What's cooler than being able to have your own calendar of holidays that no one at your office will recognize nor understand? Although the Wheel of the Year may make sense in the flow of the seasons most of the people at the water cooler or your parent's group might not understand. There's nothing better than being the weird one, right?
#2 Pointy Hats – Need I say more?
#3 Drinking Urine – I mean it's tasty and delicious, especially when fresh. Did you know the second most common question we get asked is if we drink urine? (Yeah, it's like that.) We witches have been shown the secret to long life and magical power, and it's as simple as drinking pee.
European depiction of the Persian (Iranian) doctor Al-Razi, in Gerardus Cremonensis "Recueil des traités de médecine" 1250-1260. A surgeon (left) holds the matula, a vessel for collecting the urine.
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Ok, so what was my reward for getting a major amount of work done to catch my MS Money database up to the present?
I got to catch the flu …. big time!!!!!!
Days and nights of sweating to chills and gut pains to sharp spinal pains and muscles that won't quit twitching and get pulled if I try to scratch my eyebrow. Boy! Talk about un-fun days and nights. That has been my reward for the past 3 days.
Sure, I felt like I might have been coming down with something for the past week. I had too much energy… a bad sign for me…. usually means my immune system has kicked in and is raising my entire metabolism to a higher level…. To be honest, this was a good thing while working on fixing 5 years of screwed up database and banking records, userids and passwords. One slip of the mind there and it may not be possible to recover from the fubar.
Its done, though. I still have about 3 or 4 minor accounts to cull for bad and missing records and then I will call it gold and, as Smith said in Backup! Back-up BACK UP!, it will get a certified backup.
its not important how it got this bad.. honestly, it could not be helped, but, for our future planning work and with the tightening economy we really need MS Money working with solid data. I will go into more details at some time in the future about its key role and how our financial structures are setup and work together (most of the time) but that's a story for another day.
Meanwhile, God, please get me over this FLU!!!!! PLEASE!!
Hope your getting better !!!
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The giants of genre
By Geoff PevereEntertainment Columnist
Sun., Nov. 23, 2008timer3 min. read
Ask Dennis Lehane why Richard Price is worth reading, and he'll tell you, "He's the best dialogue writer alive in my opinion. He's the best urban novelist out there."
Ask Richard Price why Dennis Lehane is someone you should read, and he'll tell you, "Because he likes my stuff so much."
But then he'll wipe the smirk off his face and add, "No, because Dennis is one of these guys who's ostensibly a genre writer but he's way better than that. You read him like you read any novelist. For the tone, for the characters, for the view of the world. He shows me something every time."
Price and Lehane have stopped by a penthouse suite in the Westin Harbor Castle Hilton to talk about each other. They're between panels and readings at the International Festival of Authors, and they're obviously happy to see each other.
Lehane, 43, the author of the recent bestseller The Given Day, and Price, 59, whose Lush Life has received some of the best reviews of any American novel of the past year, have known each other for years. Both were credited scriptwriters on HBO's The Wire, and both are known for their dedicated adherence to home turf: in Price's case New York City, and Boston for Lehane. Before they met, they did what all inspiration-seeking novelists do: they read each other's work.
Lehane was in high school when he read Price's first novel The Wanderers, and he was in grad school when he read Clockers, the Bronx-reared novelist's devastating account of the impact of crack on the inner city. He calls Price "the reason I became a writer."
He describes the effect of reading the book, which was released during the same 18-month period as Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses, Denis Johnson's Jesus' Son and Thom Jones' The Pugilist At Rest, as seismic:
"So this is what's supposed to be. It's not another f---ing book about some professor in a thinly disguised Yale having an affair with his students, dealing with his mid-life crisis for the 95th time. This is literature about what Cormac McCarthy calls `mortal event.'"
Although Price and Lehane have delved into one another's work for both inspiration and pleasure – Price contends that Lehane's so good he forgets he's reading him – their work could hardly be confused. While Price's novels, which include Ladies' Man, Freedomland, Samaritan and now Lush Life, are dialogue-driven page-turners that frequently have used the convention of urban violence as a means of commenting on issues of race and class, Lehane (Gone Baby Gone, Shutter Island, Mystic River) made his bones as a genre writer.
"And I'm fine with that," Lehane says. "If it walks like a duck and it talks like a duck, it's a duck. I wrote five private-eye novels. Guess what that makes me? A private-eye novelist for my first five novels."
Price shrugs. He has also been called a genre writer, and he accepts the term as mere marketing convenience. But the fact that Lush Life, which deals with a black-on-white murder in New York's drastically gentrified Lower East Side, takes the form of an extended police investigation, hardly qualifies the book as a mere cop thriller. That's like calling Annie Proulx (Close Range, Fine Just the Way It Is) a western writer because her stories have horses in them.
"If it's good enough, it doesn't matter," Price says.
Lehane, whose private-eye novels have been widely read and generously praised, has faced greater struggle with his genre-writer roots. But, if The Given Day is any indication, he may have finally kicked the category to the curb.
A 700-plus-page family epic about the circumstances leading to the Boston police strike of 1919, the book reaches for the populist literary terrain of Dickens, Hugo or Steinbeck. There are cops and crimes galore in the book, but these are mere vessels caught up in the torrential sweep of history.
Price, for one, is agog at the result.
"In The Given Day," Price says, "he did this magnificent thing that I've never been able to do, which is to be able to go back in time and reimagine and reinvent a time and place ... And I bought it hook, line and sinker. I fell into the book and very quickly forgot Dennis wrote it.
"Which you don't usually do if the guy's a friend of yours."


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The Return of the God Hypothesis
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Author: Stephen C. Meyer
The scientific community is dominated by the worldview of naturalism, also known as materialism. This worldview insists that there is no Creator God. Rather, the naturalist insists that "matter, energy, and/or the laws of physics are the entities from which everything else came and that those entities have existed from eternity past as the uncreated foundation of all that exists" (p. 3, emphasis in original).
Not only do naturalists believe these entities have always existed, they also insist that "matter and energy organized themselves by various strictly naturalistic processes to produce all the complex forms of life we see today" (p. 3). A number of notable scientists have held to naturalism, including Thomas Hobbes, Charles Darwin, Bertrand Russell, Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan, Bill Nye, and Stephen Hawking.
Despite the present popularity of naturalism within the scientific community, there are good reasons for questioning the assumptions of this worldview. These reasons include three lines of scientific evidence that simply cannot be explained by materialism:
Evidence in cosmology suggests that the universe had a beginning.
Evidence in physics suggests that the universe is fine-tuned for life.
Evidence in biology suggests that genetic information came from a designer.
Stephen C. Meyer directs the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington. Meyer is a former geophysicist and a former college professor. Meyer taught at Whitworth College and Palm Beach Atlantic University. He holds a PhD in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge.
Meyer has written several other books, including Darwin's Doubt, Signature in the Cell, Explore Evolution, and Darwinism, Design and Public Education. In addition to writing books, Meyer has written many editorials and articles for national newspapers. Meyer has made numerous appearances in documentaries and participated in many debates with scientists who oppose intelligent design.
by Stephen C. Meyer
Author Stephen C. Meyer
Publisher HarperOne


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Crest: A stag trippant, encircled in a leather strap inscribed with the chief's motto "Amo" meaning "I Love".
'a Bellendaine! ("To Bellendaine!") Also, "The Scotts are out!"
Clan Scott is a Scottish clan and is recognised as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Historically the clan was based in the Scottish Borders.
The Latin word Scotti was originally used to describe the Celts of Ireland. However the historian George Fraser Black notes in his Surnames of Scotland that the earliest certain record of the name was that of Uchtred 'Filius Scott', in a charter from around 1120.
In 1195 Henricus le Scotte witnessed a charter by David, Earl of Strathearn. At the beginning of the thirteenth century a Master Isaac Scotus witnessed charters by the Bishop of St Andrews.
Michael Scott "The Wizard" (1175 – c.1232) was a real-life scholar and philosopher, whom Walter Scott described in The Lay of the Last Minstrel as "addicted to the abstruse studies of judicial astrology, alchemy, physiognomy, and chiromancy. Hence he passed among his contemporaries for a skilful magician".
Four generations after Uchtred, Sir Richard Scott married the heiress of Murthockstone and in doing so acquired her estates. Sir Richard was appointed as the ranger of Ettrick Forest and this brought to him the additional lands of Rankilburn. The new laird built his residence at Buccleuch and the estates were generally known by this name.
Sir Richard's son, Sir Michael Scott the second Laird of Buccleuch was a staunch supporter of Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Michael distinguished himself at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333, being one of the few that escaped the carnage. However he was later killed at the Battle of Durham in 1346. Michael left two sons: Robert Scott, the third laird and John Scott who founded the important cadet branch of the clan, the Scotts of Synton from whom the Lords Polwarth descend. Robert Scott died in about 1389, probably from wounds received at the Battle of Otterburn.
Robert Scott, fifth of Buccleuch succeeded to the family estates in 1402 after his father, Walter, was killed in battle. In 1420 he acquired half of the lands of Branxholme, consolidating the family estates. He was active in supporting the Crown in the struggle to suppress the power of the Clan Douglas. When the king's cause prevailed Scott was rewarded with tracts of Douglas land. In 1463 Branxholme became a free barony on the annual payment of a red rose to the Crown on the feast day of St John the Baptist.
The Scotts had become one of the most powerful of all the Border clans by the end of the fifteenth century and the chief could call upon a thousand spears to support him. Like most of the Border Reiver clans the Scotts quarrelled with their neighbours, in particular the Clan Kerr. The feud began on 25 July 1526 when Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch launched an attack (the Battle of Melrose) to rescue the young James V of Scotland who was being held by the Douglas Earl of Angus at Darnick just west of Melrose, and in the ensuing fight Kerr of Cessford was killed. Sir Walter Scott was also wounded in the action. Scott later fought against the English at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh and four years later was appointed warden of Liddesdale and the Middle Marches. The Kerrs however were biding their time and in 1552 they set upon Sir Walter Scott on Edinburgh High Street and killed him. The feud came to an end when Sir Thomas Kerr of Ferniehurst married Janet Scott who was the sister of the tenth Laird of Buccleuch.
In 1565 a deadly feud arose between the Clan Scott and their neighbours the Clan Eliott. Scott of Buccleuch executed four Eliotts for the minor crime of cattle rustling. In response three hundred Eliotts rode to avenge the fate of their kinsmen and during the battle losses on both sides were heavy but eventually the two clans came to terms with each other.
The tenth Laird of Buccleuch was a staunch supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots. His son, another Walter Scott went on to become a daring military leader who was known as "Bold Buccleuch". In 1596 he rescued his vassal, William Armstrong, who was known as "Kinmont Willy", from the Fortress of Carlisle which was previously thought to be impregnable.
James VI of Scotland's accession to the English throne was followed by a royal policy to pacify the Borders. Walter Scott, 1st Lord Scott of Buccleuch therefore sought adventure fighting on the Continent for the Prince of Orange in the Netherlands. His son was Walter Scott, 2nd Lord Scott of Buccleuch who commanded a regiment for the States of Holland against the Spanish. In 1619 he was advanced to the rank of Earl of Buccleuch.
During the Scottish Civil War, Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch supported the National Covenant and opposed Charles I of England's religious policies. Scott led his cavalry against the royalist, James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose at the Battle of Philiphaugh.
Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch died in 1651 and was succeeded by his four-year-old daughter, Mary Scott, 3rd Countess of Buccleuch. The General Assembly for the Church of Scotland allowed Mary to be married at the age of just eleven but she died aged just fourteen. She was succeeded by her sister, Ann Scott, who was considered one of the greatest heiresses in the kingdom. Charles II of England arranged for Anne Scott to marry his illegitimate son, James, Duke of Monmouth who as a result of the marriage assumed the surname Scott. On the day of their marriage the couple were created Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch. Monmouth later rose up in rebellion against the Crown and as a result he was executed in 1685 and his titles were forfeited. However, as Anne Scott had been specifically created Duchess of Buccleuch her titles were unaffected. She was succeeded by her grandson, Francis Scott, 2nd Duke of Buccleuch.
Scott tartan, as published in 1842 in Vestiarium Scoticum.
During the Jacobite rising of 1745 the Clan Scott supported the British Hanoverian Government. Captain John Scott who was in command of two companies of the 1st Foot (later the Royal Scots) was defeated and taken prisoner by the Jacobites during their first hostile action which later became known as the Highbridge Skirmish in August 1745. During the action Scott had lost a sergeant and up to six men killed. Scott himself was wounded but the Jacobite MacDonald of Keppoch arranged for his wound to be dressed at Cameron of Lochiel's Achnacarry Castle.
Another Captain Scott, Captain Caroline Frederick Scott of Guise's 6th Regiment, held out and defeated the Jacobites during the Siege of Fort William in March 1746. The same Captain Scott later had three Highlanders, who had surrendered to him at Fort William after the rising was over, drowned by hanging them in a salmon net in a mill flume at Lochoy.
In the 19th century, Sir Walter Scott (from a junior branch, the Scotts of Harden) changed Scotland's image forever.
The Duke of Buccleuch today is the largest private landowner in the United Kingdom and the art collection known as the Duke of Buccleuch collection is held at the family's great houses of Drumlanrig, Bowhill and Boughton and is internationally famous.
Clan Chief: Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, The 10th Duke of Buccleuch, Duke of Queensberry, Marquess of Dumfriesshire, Earl of Buccleuch, Earl of Doncaster, Earl of Dalkeith, Earl of Drumlanrig and Sanquhar, Viscount of Nith, Torthorwald and Ross, Lord Scott of Buccleuch, Lord Scott of Whitchester and Eskdaill, Baron Scott of Tindale, Lord Douglas of Kilmount, Middlebie and Dornock.
Abbotsford House near Melrose, on the south bank of the River Tweed. It was formerly the residence of historical novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott.
Aikwood Tower was built in 1535. The building was restored as a residence in the 1990s by the Liberal politician Lord Steel.
Boughton House is a country house in Northamptonshire, England, which belongs to the Duke of Buccleuch.
Bowhill House was purchased in 1747, by Francis Scott, 2nd Duke of Buccleuch, for his son Lord Charles Scott. It remains the Borders residence of the current Duke of Buccleuch.
Drumlanrig Castle in situated on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland is owned by the Duke of Buccleuch.
Dryhope Tower belonged to the Scotts of Dryhope and now belongs to the Philiphaugh Estate.
Goldielands Tower, near Hawick the property of Goldieland were acquired in 1446 by Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch, the tower dates from Walter Scot of Goldielands who was one of the band that rescued Kinmont Willie from Carlisle Castle in 1596.
Harden House, made famous by Walter Scott of Harden it remains home of Lord and Lady Polwarth of the Scotts of Harden. The first laird of Harden, was William Scott having acquired the estate from Lord Home in 1501.
Kirkhope Tower came into the possession of Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch, widow of the Duke of Monmouth in the early 18th century.
Newark Castle, a ruined tower house is located on the Bowhill Estate dates from around 1423.
Scotstarvit Tower was bought, in 1611 and rebuilt in the 1620s by Sir John Scott of Scotstarvet.
Smailholm Tower, a fifteenth-century Pringle stronghold which was eventually acquired by the Scotts of Harden.
^ a b c d Clan Scot Profile scotclans.com. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
^ Sellar, David (23 March 2010). "Note" (PDF). The Court of the Lord Lyon. Another example of the dropping of hyphens is that of the Duke of Buccleuch who was recognised in 1975 as Chief of the Name and Arms of Scott after dropping the hyphens in the surname Montagu-Douglas-Scott (Lyon Register, vol. 60, fol. 7-8).
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at Way, George and Squire, Romily. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 314 - 315.
^ a b c Way, George and Squire, Romily. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 128 - 129.
^ a b c Duffy, Christopher. (2007). The '45, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Untold Story of the Jacobite Rising. pp. 172 - 173. ISBN 978-0-7538-2262-3.
^ Duffy, Christopher. (2007). The '45, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Untold Story of the Jacobite Rising. pp. 452 - 458. ISBN 978-0-7538-2262-3.
^ Duffy, Christopher. (2007). The '45, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Untold Story of the Jacobite Rising. p. 529. ISBN 978-0-7538-2262-3.
^ From who descend the Lords Polwarth.
^ Notable members of this branch include both Walter Scott of Harden the Border Reiver and Walter Scott the Scottish historical novelist.


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Behind Expensify's Super Bowl commercial: An interview with JohnXHannes
Kacie Hughes — February 15, 2019
As creatives in the digital marketing industry, we get pretty excited for the first weekend of February. No, not to watch the Patriots win (another) Super Bowl, but instead to tell our football-loving friends and family to pipe down the second the commercials come on. Aside from making us laugh, groan, and cry, Super Bowl commercials help marketers and creatives define creative trends for the year and dream about what it'd be like to work with huge companies like Budweiser, T-Mobile, and Expensify.
Our team here at Flywheel was fascinated about what it takes to launch a campaign this large, so thanks to Ad Age's list of Super Bowl agencies, we reached out to JohnXHannes New York, an Emmy-award winning agency that concepted and created Expensify's first ever marketing campaign, "You Weren't Born To Do Expenses," to completely reposition the company.
Since Expensify had never previously invested in marketing, JohnXHannes New York (JXH) stepped in to develop new brand positioning and design, a comprehensive consumer strategy, and an interactive music video (and commercial) directed by Andreas Nilsson that featured 2 Chainz and Adam Scott.
"People aspire to be a pilot, a teacher, rapper, designer, or firefighter, but nobody was born to do expenses," said John McKelvey, JohnXHannes Executive Creative Director. "Our goal is to create compelling content that entertains while conveying a focused message, all born from human truth. 'You Weren't Born To Do Expenses' rings true to everyone."
"Our goal is to create compelling content that entertains while conveying a focused message, all born from human truth. – JohnXHannes "
So, how'd they pull it all off? We'll let the JohnXHannes Executive Creative Directors, John McKelvey and Hannes Ciatti, take it from here!
How did you establish trust with Expensify's team, and how did you reach the decision that a Super Bowl spot was the best media buy?
We rightly needed to earn Expensify's trust, but once we did, the level of room they gave our team to push the thinking and execution was amazing. Expensify has a great product, they just needed mass awareness. So, we set our sights on the Super Bowl, and focused on unpacking and contextualizing the whole process from strategy to creating content with multiple spikes of consumer engagement.
We'd love for you to walk us through the brainstorming/ideation process of this particular campaign!
From a structural perspective, we operate differently from a lot creative businesses. Instead of having creative teams at different levels, we focus on having fewer, highly seasoned creatives who we bring together based on specific assignments, working under founders John McKelvey and Hannes Ciatti. Operating this way allows us to move more quickly, but most crucially, we devote all our time to the creative thinking and the making, all while trying to avoid bureaucracy in the middle.
"We devote all our time to the creative thinking and the making, all while trying to avoid bureaucracy in the middle. – JohnXHannes "
From a process perspective, we first redefined Expensify's brand strategy. From there, we built our creative platform, before getting deep into the specifics of the Super Bowl.
Once we'd all aligned on: "You Weren't Born To Do Expenses" as the overarching brand line and platform, moving through each stage of development was quite quick, as Expensify is a pretty decisive bunch with great instincts.
It seems like taking on challenges is baked into every campaign you take on. How do you manage risk when pitching and executing big, audacious ideas?
We're definitely up for challenges. We've pulled some pretty impressive feats in the past, so a key part is understanding a client's appetite (and budget). In this case, Expensify wanted something bold. Expensify has historically experienced tremendous growth through the strength of their technology alone, so we were inspired to come up with the most unconventional and engaging product demonstration ever. Once you try Expensify, you're hooked.
How did you define (or are you defining) success with this ad?
Expensify isn't caught up in traditional metrics, which in some ways, challenged us even more. Our headline measure of success was creating something their whole company was proud of. Nowadays, to be a contender at the Super Bowl is to have a strong showing in the pre-game, period. Based on this, we knew we had to create something highly entertaining to drop a week or two out from the game. So we needed to achieve pre-game buzz, be one of the best spots, plus we dropped our music video at half time.
We also had to achieve a ton of earned media. We ensured mass success during the actual game by making ours the "World's First Commercial You Can Expense." People just had to snap a photo of the receipt in the commercial with Expensify for a chance to be reimbursed $200,000 in cash. It got 10,000 people per minute to their website during the Super Bowl and over 11 million views of our music video on YouTube!
Could you touch on how you (and the client!) made it happen, logistically?
We pulled it all together by coordinating with celebrity talent, bringing in a high-end production partner (Biscuit film works), conceptualizing an original music track, and then getting it made with 2 Chainz and DJ Mustard.
We produced the digital portion, but used a great tech partner in Austria for the app integration. The biggest variable to nail down was finding a film director, and we had the best in Andreas Nilsson. Uniquely, Andreas can not only do great music videos, but he's also technical, which is rare to find. JXH is set up to work intimately with partners like Andreas, and we put all our effort into the making of great work.
In the end, the world's first music video you can expense with 2 Chainz and Adam Scott is basically the greatest and most fun product demonstration ever.
What was the biggest challenge of this particular project, and how did you work through it?
Making the world's first expensable music video was challenging. Integrating the tech so you could photograph receipts with the app for people to experience how the app works in real life was not an easy task, but we partnered with Expensify every step of the way. We're honest about challenges.
What advice would you give to an agency that's taking on a project of this scale for the first time?
Less time talking, more time making. Put all your effort into what people will actually see. That's what matters. In our experience, with bigger agencies, too much time is spent talking in circles and arguing strategy and intangibles. Just focusing on a real insight, getting to a simple big idea, and then crafting the great execution is what matters. Nobody sees your strategy decks.
"Less time talking, more time making. Nobody sees your strategy decks. – JohnXHannes "
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Wonderful windows
Allison Turnbull
Arch, square, round; windows are a source of natural light and fresh air for your home and, if you're lucky, a scenic view. But no matter how good your window, it's basically a hole in your wall. CW Home editor Allison Turnbull went to the experts to get the lowdown on all things windows.
Windows aren't just something you look through, they play an important part in how energy efficient your home is
The best approach to window glazing is to have less of it and to think very hard about where you put it.
According to Jenny Edwards, Director at Light House Architecture & Science, point most of it north to soak up free heat in winter and make sure your windows are shaded in summer to prevent your home from overheating.
"It's sad to see new homes in Canberra constructed with single-glazed aluminium windows," Jenny says. "These are terrible in summer and winter. A single pane of glass is a meagre barrier against the winter cold and the summer heat. And the aluminium frame conducts heat, letting it escape in winter and letting it in during summer.
"In Canberra's climate, it makes sense to install double-glazed windows in new homes. For some existing homes, it might not be worth the expense, depending on how well or poorly the home performs in other ways, like air leakage, insulation and orientation."
She says it's also important to remember not all windows are equal.
"There are big differences in cost between suppliers, but there are also big differences in quality, so don't assume that a cheaper product will automatically save you money. Do your homework on your product as well as your supplier."
There are three major options when it comes to double glazing for your home: include it as part of your new build, replacement, or retrofit.
Karen Porter, CEO of Solace Creations, says replacement will get a better outcome than retrofitting because with the latter "you are working with your current windows" – but it still has its place.
"It's probably good for people in a body corporate who can't change the look of their windows or if they are on a budget," she says. "It will provide some benefit but it's not a complete solution."
Replacement involves removing existing windows and putting in new windows and sealing it up. While replacement is a more costly option, Karen says it can be done in zones as your budget allows. In a small home, she recommends living areas first as "that's where we spend most of our time", then bedrooms.
"You don't have to do all or nothing," she says. "The benefit of doing it all at once is that you have the building sealed. The idea is to seal the building envelope. What people don't understand is your windows and doors are a missing link to the insulation of your house."
If you're involved with a new build, Karen recommends installing double glazing from the start, allocating 10% of your build cost to windows.
"It's a no brainer to put it in when building."
She says the benefits of double glazing include creating a quieter, more comfortable environment, reducing energy usage and increasing your home's EER (Energy Efficiency Rating).
And if you're thinking of triple glazing, think again. Karen says double glazing is more than enough for the Canberra climate, a view shared by Jenny Edwards.
"The benefit you get from triple glazing over double glazing is modest at best, but the cost difference is huge, so the bang for buck usually isn't there," Jenny says.
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